Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School's student population of 56 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the Sparta Area Independent Learning School, where all students are afforded an opportunity to learn.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
73%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sparta Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
The graduation rate of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 90%, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
56 students attend Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School offer ?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School part of?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is part of Sparta Area School District.
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